CNC routing of an MDF panel

[Goochie]

I'd like to have a door CNC routed for a cabinet I am building in the lounge. I've been doing a bit of googling and found a place that does it in Huntingdon. Whilst looking on their website I found this: http://www.cncrouting.co.uk/gallery/plywood-car-bu... which looked rather familiar as I'm sure that body belongs to someone on here (but I cant find the post where the pics were)

Does anyone here do CNC routing?

I'm after something fairly simple in 18mm (ish) MDF

[mgtony]

Why does it have to be CNC routed? Most joinery shops or woodworking places would be able to make you one hand routed. CNC would be ideal if you're after a hundred of them.

[spikeyhead]

MDF needs to be routed in a sealed cabinet. The dust is carcinogenic and causes nasty breathing difficulties.

[Goochie]

mgtony said:

Why does it have to be CNC routed? Most joinery shops or woodworking places would be able to make you one hand routed. CNC would be ideal if you're after a hundred of them.

Because I was going for something a little more complex than just straight lines

[pimpin gimp]

this car?

no idea who does cnc'ing on wood, but thought you might like to read the thread again.

[SeeFive]

spikeyhead said:

MDF needs to be routed in a sealed cabinet. The dust is carcinogenic and causes nasty breathing difficulties.

I don't think that is completely true. There is no law against it, but I hate doing it (actually I hate working with mdf full stop) so I just wear appropriate breathing apparatus. You are quite right when you say, the dust is very dangerous.

No need for CNC on the basis of safety.

[Goochie]

I'm not limiting myself to MDF but I dont think there is more suitable alternative for a one piece door 18x700x600mm - is there? Chipboard and ply are out on account of MDF being easier to finish.

[spikeyhead]

SeeFive said:

spikeyhead said:

MDF needs to be routed in a sealed cabinet. The dust is carcinogenic and causes nasty breathing difficulties.

I don't think that is completely true. There is no law against it, but I hate doing it (actually I hate working with mdf full stop) so I just wear appropriate breathing apparatus. You are quite right when you say, the dust is very dangerous.

No need for CNC on the basis of safety.

http://www.norbord.com/images/EURO_MDF_MSDS.pdf

Safety data sheet above. It's been a long time since I've done anything with it, however one place I worked at stopped using it for making simple production jigs and went over to using more expensive plastics instead after the machine shop foreman read the data sheet. dust meeds to be vacuumed, not swept, vacuum equipment to be used when machining where practical etc.

[JAGS]

Hi,

I have a factory manufacturing made to measure kitchens & bedrooms. i have a CNC router and a thermofoil membrane press. can manufacture your door to your specs very easily. PM me if interested with sizes and specs.

Jags

Edited by JAGS on Monday 4th May 22:57

[JimNoble]

Goochie said:

I'd like to have a door CNC routed for a cabinet I am building in the lounge. I've been doing a bit of googling and found a place that does it in Huntingdon. Whilst looking on their website I found this: http://www.cncrouting.co.uk/gallery/plywood-car-bu... which looked rather familiar as I'm sure that body belongs to someone on here (but I cant find the post where the pics were)
Does anyone here do CNC routing?
I'm after something fairly simple in 18mm (ish) MDF

Dunno if he's on here, and not exactly local but:

http://www.artisticengineering.co.uk/index.html

Run by the fine chap behind the wheel of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&am...

HTH,

Jim

[King Herald]

spikeyhead said:

MDF needs to be routed in a sealed cabinet. The dust is carcinogenic and causes nasty breathing difficulties.

What about sanding, sawing, drilling, etc? Don't they need to be done in a sealed cabinet too?

Basically, the dust is dangerous, like most other composite dusts, so wear a decent dust mask if you're just doing home DIY.

[spikeyhead]

King Herald said:

spikeyhead said:

MDF needs to be routed in a sealed cabinet. The dust is carcinogenic and causes nasty breathing difficulties.

What about sanding, sawing, drilling, etc? Don't they need to be done in a sealed cabinet too?

Basically, the dust is dangerous, like most other composite dusts, so wear a decent dust mask if you're just doing home DIY.

The data sheet suggests doing such tasks outdoors with a dust mask.